Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy
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Like other forms of medicine, including Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), homeopathy elicits expectations in patients. The physician-patient relationship, personal and comprehensive treatment and lack of adverse effects are elements in creating positive expectations. Other elements may be associated with negative expectations. ⋯ Directions for future research on non-specific therapeutic effects of homeopathy to improve clinical practice and clinical research are discussed.